Award-Winning Summer Tutors in San Antonio, TX

...who taught math at a University level and he would make the subject fun and engaging. Because of that, I grew up loving math. No matter how difficult it was to grasp a concept at first, my dad would approach it in different ways until something clicked and and I felt like I had mastered it. I was really impressed by the difference his patience made and I love tutoring because it helps me do...

...currently studying towards a B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. My favorite subjects to tutor are violin, chemistry, and mathematics, all of which I am very passionate about. I have tutored mandarin and violin before during my high school years. My teaching philosophy involves understanding overlying concepts into detail which allow for successful application. In my free time you will most likely find me playing basketball at the local gym, practicing...

...hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they are studying and make it their own. By building an understanding of a subject based on the...

...working on basic number concepts, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and all aspects of language development, especially spelling, grammar, and free writing. I love to use games or other creative methods to peak student interest and give them a solid understanding of CONCEPTS rather than sets of formulas, rules, etc, without the knowledge to manipulate or apply them. My philosophy is process-oriented rather than product oriented (outcome ONLY), with an emphasis on taking the student...

...a certified teacher with classroom experience teaching English, math, Russian, and intercultural communication. I also have five years of experience tutoring a broad spectrum of students, including gifted students, special needs students, established business professionals, and athletes striving to qualify for the Olympics while earning their degrees. I have always enjoyed teaching others about the things I love and am a life-long learner myself. I enjoy crafting interactive activities for students who struggle with traditional...

Hi my name is Stephanie. My personality is nice and caring. I am currently an instructional assistant for SAISD. Recently I received my Masters of Arts Degree in Special Education from UTSA. I have many years of teaching experience with children. I enjoy teaching Math and English. My goal is to effectively teach children by motivating them to become successful. I look forward to becoming a part of your child's academic success. ... My teaching philosophy...

...a former public school teacher and am passionate about helping children get past the "hump" they may be experiencing academically. I earned a degree in Psychology from UTSA, after which I completed additional coursework to earn my Teaching Certificate with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. I am also an experienced tutor and love witnessing that "aha!" moment with children when they finally understand something they have struggled with. I love tutoring all subjects, but...

...I worked with students with behavioral and emotional disorders in a confined setting. I built relationships, through self-discipline and consistency, with students who had otherwise been given up on. By building successful relationships, I have had a high level of achievement in working with my students and their families. I have witnessed growth of all my students. I provided ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation. I worked with both...

...from Baylor University with a BA in Religion and Philosophy, then, after traveling and teaching English/SAT prep for a couple years, I decided that I wanted to go to medical school. I'm a student at UTSA right now, studying Biology and planning on going to medical school. I love reading and writing very much. I also love running, hiking, kayaking, and going to the park with my dog. I love working with kids and I...

...When I teach, I believe that it is essential for the student and the teacher to be comfortable with each other. We won't be able to learn together if we don't know each other on a personal basis. When I start tutoring sessions, I make sure that I get to know my students first. That way we are able to build a strong relationship before we start into the academics. Another of my teaching beliefs...

...My tutoring style is centered around the question, "Why does it matter?" If I can make math and any subject I am teaching applicable then it means that it will hopefully be easier to click. I also like to have the students walk me through their thought process because it allows me to correct any quick errors. When I am not tutoring I enjoy reading, playing soccer and I also like puzzles, and watching scary...

...is to foster critical thinking skills, facilitate the acquisition of lifelong learning skills, develop the learner's problem-solving strategies, and prepare learners by providing them with strategies that will help them presently and in the future. I believe that most learning occurs in situations that are both meaningful and realistic; my goal in tutoring is to help learners where they are challenged and provide strategies that are customized to their strengths. When I am not working...

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in Psychology and minors in both Spanish and French. I began tutoring as a peer-tutor in elementary school, and have continued tutoring and teaching all levels. I enjoy working with students on reading and study skills, Spanish, and test prep, but my favorite subject to tutor is math because I enjoy the challenge of making numbers make sense.

...worked domestically and internationally, and I can honestly say that my favorite subject to tutor is English grammar. Grammar is the real mechanics of the English language; it is the basis of English, giving order to what can appear to be a chaos. My teaching philosophy is based in the belief that students learn best when complex and difficult concepts are simplified, allowing them to be easier to understand. This way the students' needs to...

...a 38 year old junior at Texas State University working toward a BA in Psychology and MA in Counseling Psychology. I spent over 15 years as an Executive Administrative Assistant in the workforce, which emphasized to me more than anything else could, the importance of education. What I learned through high school and in the private sector took me a long way along a career path that provided a good living and personal respect. However,...

...is so important because it establishes an environment where both the student and the tutor feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings about the material. In a tutoring session, a student should feel open to ask questions and express concerns. Outside of academics, I enjoy sports, specifically triathlon. I competed on UT's club triathlon team for four years, and I absolutely enjoyed it. I also play tennis when the weather cooperates. I believe the hard...

...the US, I had the opportunity to develop curricula for teaching German in public schools as well as private schools and wrote articles in the field of German literature. Undoubtedly, my academic background (MA in German and English and a Ph.D. in the field of education) help me to provide solid work for my students. Back in Germany as well here in the States, I had ample opportunities to teach individual students German or English...

...learning. I did not start out as a teacher. Teaching first caught my interest when I began substituting at local schools. My passion for teaching grew when I became a teacher for an elementary school in Taiwan. I taught English there for grades Kindergarten through 6th. In addition, I began tutoring while living abroad. Currently, I am considering a Masters in Educational Leadership. A few of my subjects in tutoring include math, science, history, ESL,...

...currently a sophomore at UTSA working towards a B.S. in Environmental Science as well as a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology. In the future I hope to achieve my PhD in Ecology with a focus on indigenous populations living in tropical/temperate rain forests. I love to tutor math as well as any science courses because they have a large quantity of information that needs to be digested, but once you get that light bulb moment it's...

...rising senior at Pomona College with a specialty in critical reading and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the...